Manufacturing Test Engineer

Copello; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to join their team in Stevenage. The role involves supporting the introduction of test systems and the testing of electrical and electronic systems during production development. Candidates should have qualifications in electronics, experience with manual and automated test equipment, and strong verbal communication skills. This position offers an inclusive work environment focused on technical excellence and effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC or equivalent qualification, ideally HND/degree in relevant subject.
• Strong understanding of electrical/electronic and RF measurement principles.
• Extensive experience using both manual and automated test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Test Engineering support throughout the design and development phases.
• Conduct testing of electrical/electronic systems and sub-assemblies.
• Collaborate with Operations and design teams to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Digital electronics

Analogue electronics

RF electronics

Test methodologies

Communication skills

Education

HNC or equivalent in relevant subject

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Manufacturing Test Engineer

This is an opportunity for a Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our defence client in their Manufacturing facility based in Stevenage, supporting the introduction of test systems and the testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic systems and sub-assemblies during development and early production.

The role will be responsible for development testing and ensuring new products and test solutions are ready for production.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing Test Engineering support throughout the design and development phases, from initial concept to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations.
• Supporting test facility introduction and ensuring appropriate configuration control of equipment and facilities prior to use, including generating test specifications and operator instructions.
• Conducting testing of electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards, diagnosing development test failures down to card—and potentially component—level, and identifying corrective actions.
• Collaborating closely with Operations, design teams and other stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Offering technical support and advice to the Test Engineering Team Lead and mentoring less experienced test engineers.

You will work with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced, friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment. The team includes apprentices, graduates and experienced practitioners, all committed to delivering technical excellence across a range of products in development and production.

Requirements

• Minimum HNC or equivalent qualification (ideally HND/degree) in a relevant subject, plus significant experience in digital, analogue and RF electronics manufacture and test.
• Strong understanding of electrical/electronic and RF measurement principles, test methodologies and test equipment, as well as systems‑level functional testing.
• Experience of the full product development lifecycle within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience using both manual and automated test equipment, ideally within a defence or similar high‑reliability sector.
• Ability to plan and organise your own workload, prioritising multiple tasks to meet project objectives while remaining available to support others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including effective teamwork and the creation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher‑level requirements.